Mary Treder Lang has been hired by Regina High School in Warren to become just the second president in the school's history.

Lang, a Detroit-area native and graduate of Our Lady Star of the Sea grade school and high school in Grosse Pointe Woods, was hired Oct. 7 and will begin her new job Nov. 4.

“The board is truly excited that Mary has decided to join us. Her extensive experience in business, philanthropy, and education make her uniquely qualified to lead Regina,” Regina High School Board of Director’s Vice-Chairperson Steve Basile said.

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Lang replaces Sister Mary Leanne, who retired in July 2019 after serving the Regina community for 45 years. Sister Leanne first served Regina as principal before becoming the school's first president in 2012. She brought her Franciscan identity to Regina High School in 1974.

Prior to accepting the Regina position, Treder Lang served as a business development consultant, where she specialized in non-profit growth for various organizations. In 2018, she was a candidate for Michigan secretary of state, losing to Democrat Jocelyn Benson.

“It is my honor and privilege to serve as the second president of Regina High School,” Treder Lang said. “I am extremely excited to take on this role and join the dynamic Regina Saddlelites Team. I am committed to continuing the Regina legacy in forming our young women into tomorrow’s leaders."

Prior to the election, she was the vice president of development programs for Vista Maria, one of Michigan’s largest, private, non-profit residential and community-based agency for youth suffering the effects of abuse, neglect, and trauma. Over the years, Treder Lang has worked in business development at many large organizations, including Baker Tilly Virchow Krause in Southfield, Accretive Solutions in Troy, Siemens Building Technology Inc. in Livonia and Plymouth, Mosler Inc in Cincinnati, Ameritech/SBC in Detroit, and KPMG in Detroit.

In 2012, Mary Treder Lang was appointed by the governor to the Blue Ribbon Panel for Michigan State Parks and Outdoor Recreation. That same year, she was also appointed to the Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents and will serve through December 2020. In 2014, she was appointed to serve on the board of directors of Education Achievement Authority of Michigan (EAA).

Treder Lang will work with Principal Ann Diamond, the Regina administrative staff, faculty, board of directors and supporters to continue the tradition of success at Regina High School.

“I am thrilled to partner with Mary as we lead Regina High School into the future. I am encouraged by her enthusiastic approach, especially in development and advancement areas,” Diamond said. “She will bring her strong Catholic foundation and faith to this important role and be exemplary to the young women at Regina."